Birmingham, Alabama vs. Makawao, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Makawao, Hawaii is 121.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $73,236 in Makawao, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Makawao, Hawaii is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
897% more expensive in Makawao
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Makawao, HI
Compared to Birmingham, Makawao is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  65.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  961.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  80.9% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher